Public History

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Public History at UCL (University College London). Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. How is history shaped, shared, and experienced in today’s world? Discover the many ways history comes alive across museums, heritage, culture, media, technology, and even the video game industry with this one-year MA at UCL’s dynamic new East campus, with access to historic Bloomsbury. Learn from leading practitioners and gain real-world insights through exclusive behind-the-scenes field trips with industry experts. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 £8,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

Graduate Outcomes

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